The Karsts Khaotong Bay new elevated modern housing development, houses on stilts, homes surrounded by flood water in Krabi Province Asia Thailand
The Karsts is a small development of four pool villas in Khaotong, Krabi Province. The location is a twenty minute drive North of the main tourist areas of Ao Nang and Klong Muang, and about the same distance from the provincial capital of Krabi Town. The site enjoys panoramic views to the myriad limestone islands of Phang Na Bay, and its waterfront situation gives direct access to their many pristine beaches and hidden caves. Stilt houses or pile dwellings or palafitte are houses raised on piles over the surface of the soil or a body of water. Stilt houses are built primarily as a protection against flooding, but also serve to keep out vermin. The shady space under the house can be used for work or storage. Stilt Houses[edit] As the moniker “Thai stilt house” suggests, one universal aspect of Thailand’s traditional architecture is the elevation of its buildings on stilts, most commonly to around head height. The area beneath the house is consequently used for storage, crafts, lounging in the daytime, and sometimes for livestock. The houses were raised as a result of heavy flooding during certain parts of the year, and in more ancient times, predators. Thai building and living habits are often based on superstitious and religious beliefs. Many other considerations such as locally available materials, climate, and agriculture have a lot to do with the style. Thai houses are made from a variety of woods and are often built in just a day as prefabricated wood panels are built ahead of time and put together on site by a master builder. Many houses are also built with bamboo, a material that is easily constructed and does not require professional builders. Most homes start out as a single family home and when a daughter gets married, an additional house is built on site to accommodate her new family. Although the house is built with prefab panels that are easy to rearrange there are taboos against rearranging a house.
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Location: Karsts Khaotong Zhaotong Bay Thailand
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